Woolbuddy
Woolbuddy grew out of a home project: in 2009 Jackie Huang, a former Lucasfilm story artist, started felting toys for his son, and the hobby turned into a workshop in California. Today the catalogue holds hundreds of felted characters and dozens of kits, from a single ornament to boxes with several animals inside. Each kit holds measured wool, needles, a foam pad and a step by step sheet, so a first timer buys one thing and starts the same evening.
The style suits people who want a recognisable cuddly result: penguins, cats, dinosaurs, small shapes, soft outlines. Anyone chasing realistic sculpture or natural fleece tones will find the palette too playful. Wool is portioned for the exact project, so a mistake eats into the reserve, and extra roving comes as a separate purchase. Kits also reach shops through a wholesale line, which helps if a studio needs a dozen at once.
Pros
- Wool, needles, foam and guide in one box
- Designs drawn for complete beginners
- Hundreds of characters and ornaments
- One small animal fits into an evening
- Wholesale supply for shops and studios
Cons
- Wool portioned tightly, no room for errors
- Fixed colour set inside each kit
- Cartoon look, not realistic sculpture
- Spare needles ordered separately
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